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5 Ultimate Luxury Pool Features

One of the most unique luxury hotel pool features is a swim-up bar.

One of the bonuses of traveling is hotel pools. It’s like a luxury perk in a luxury getaway, right? Read on for our 5 ultimate luxury pool features.

One of the most unique luxury hotel pool features is a swim-up bar.
One of the most unique luxury hotel pool features is a swim-up bar. Photo: Pixabay

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5 Ultimate Luxury Pool Features     

There is just something about an exotic pool surrounded by palm trees and warm weather that puts everyone in a good mood.

Whether you are heading south to an all-inclusive resort in the winter or staying at home for your spring break pool party, you can’t help but dream of taking dips in these 5 unique and ultimate luxury pool features seen in the best hotels pools.

Read more: 4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Hotel

Swim-Up Bars

One of the most ultimate luxury pool features is the swim-up bar, which gives guests easy access to drinks while relaxing in the pool.

Swim-up bars are usually located on the steps that go into the pool, so there’s no need to get out and walk to a separate bar where your drink will be watered down by melting ice.

The bars are usually located along one side of the resort at most resorts, so it is possible to swim up and order drinks at multiple pools if your resort has more than one pool.

When it's all about the pool, sort by amenities, one of 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Hotel. Pictured here: swim-up pool at Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Mexico
When it’s all about the pool, sort by amenities, one of 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Hotel. Pictured here: swim-up pool at Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Mexico

Infinity Edge Pools

According to Forbes, infinity pools will cost about $80 per square foot. Extra features like waterfalls or bubblers will be between $50 and $15,000 each.

The infinity-edge pool features a slope on one or both sides that makes it look like the water is spilling off the edge of the earth. Several resorts have infinity pools, so you can swim to the edge and look over, but be sure to check first because some edges are enclosed with fencing for safety reasons.

Ultimate luxury pool features include infinity pools like this one at Melati Beach Resort & Spa in Koh Samui, Thailand
Ultimate luxury pool features include infinity pools like this one at Melati Beach Resort & Spa in Koh Samui, Thailand. Photo: Diana Rowe

Water Slides

Another fun feature that resorts and other best hotels pools offer is water slides — and obviously a favorite of the kids in your family, no matter their ages. Enjoy a good time racing down the slide or trying to defy gravity as you climb up without using your hands.

How much fun is the thrill of twisting and turning as you go down a waterslide and erupt out of the end right into the pool to start your trip off with excitement?

Private Cabanas

Cabanas are perfect for relaxing in the sun while staying out of the heat or if you want to enjoy some private time away from everyone else in the resort.

Also, cabanas are perfect for the storage of all your belongings while you swim, so you don’t have to worry about them getting wet or stolen. Just be sure not to lose the key!

Hot Tubs

Colorado mountain and lake views from the deck of the Grand Lake Lodge.
Colorado mountain and lake views from the deck of the Grand Lake Lodge. Photo: Diana Rowe

Sometimes nothing feels better than relaxing in a hot tub after a long day of activities. Confirm the resort has a hot tub available for your use, especially if participating in water sports while you visit.

It is also lovely to sit back with a drink in hand and admire the beautiful views while you soak.

Waterfalls

Finally, another excellent luxury pool feature is a waterfall that empties into the pool, either as part of the pool’s architecture or as an actual water feature built into it. Add some tropical flowers around it for a beautiful effect, and then enjoy the soothing sound of water rushing over rocks as you relax by the pool.

Luxury pools are some of the most beautiful amenities at resorts, and different types of pools offer different features for guests to enjoy.

Whether you want a primary pool for swimming or one with tons of frills, there’s no reason why you can’t have a fantastic time, especially with friends and family. 

With so many options of luxury hotels, you are sure to have a fantastic time enjoying these ultimate luxury pool features at one of the world’s best resort pools.